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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1889
Page
1
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Indiana weekly record reports Dan Bough of Scorrspura poised to turn 100 on April 22 if he lives. The elderly farmer remains vigorous, hunts squirrels from treetops, and has a son aged 80 who is reportedly white-haired and dying. Bough, a Kentucky native, recalls early Indian fights with Daniel Boon.
In Wabash a science experiment by Prof. Huycke used a glass bell inverted in water with a hydrogen sodium bell dropped inside. The resulting massive blast shattered bells, injuring Huycke and injuring several students with glass cuts.
A Indianapolis dispatch reviews Indiana politics and reforms in March reporting a new election law limiting precincts to 200 voters, ballot controls, secret voting rooms, and penalties for bribery. It notes big federal offices awarded to Wallace, Dunlap, and Chambers, plus local quitters, candidates, and legislative discontent with the recent session.
A vivid portrait of Economy Pennsylvania governed by Harmonists led by Elder Henrici. Their celibate, patriarchal commune sustains 25 aged members with 500 workers, 3,500 acres, and a self contained economy. They ban flirting, require church twice weekly, provide meals and goods, and await Christ’s second coming to judge and redistribute their possessions.
Washington on March 18 reports centralists in Congress pushing to raise pay citing 55,600 a year as insufficient for modern living in Washington. A member earns 10,000 every two years, works about one year, equating to roughly 28 dollars a day plus allowances. Critics argue Americans deserve modest living, while others warn against foreign royalty antics.
Sacramento Canada March 18 report says the legislature adjourned sine die on Saturday night. Almost all members attended two prizefights with Billy Mahone and Jack Sullivan going 63 rounds to a draw, followed by a second bout between two black fighters lasting 19 rounds. The scene was marked by widespread drunkenness.
Tacoma March 16 report notes city hall in Walla Walla is being used as a temporary hotel and home for immigrants due to a rush into the territory. The measure reflects the heavy influx and makeshift housing needs in the region.
A Monroe county ring has launched a drive to remove or suppress all Democratic teachers in the State university as of March 17.
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